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The Storks of Poland
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Apparently 25% of the world’s white storks nest in Poland, and therefore ‘every fourth white stork is a Pole’.
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Taupo Volcanic Zone
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New Zealand is pretty much made up of a whole bunch of volcanoes linked together by other volcanoes. Despite the risk of incineration, tourists like me flock to the Taupo Volcanic Zone to experience a little geothermal action.
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Ferry to Athens
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I decided to take the ferry to Athens. It’s more expensive than a flight, takes all night, and no-one chooses it unless they are taking a car with them, but I like ferries so I bloody-well booked it anyway.
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Leaving Crete
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After having a great time circumnavigating the island, it’s time for me to be leaving Crete. I will certainly take some great memories from this beautiful island.
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Incidents and Accidents, Crete
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A carefree holiday can turn into something else entirely just around the next bend.
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Spare Tyre, Greece
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I found out the hard way that the equipment you find in a car in Australia is not necessarily what you find in a car in Crete.
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The Chess Players of City Garden, Bulgaria
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I like to walk, so I booked accommodation in central Sofia, Bulgaria, so I could explore on foot. If I hadn’t, I may never have discovered the chess players of City Garden.
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Second Covid-19 Vaccination, Bulgaria
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Having to figure out where to get a PCR test done in a non-English speaking country, within the stipulated time window before travelling to a new place, and then sometimes having to have another test upon arrival, was a real bastard.
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First Covid-19 Vaccination, Bulgaria
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I heard that the Bulgarians were willing to vaccinate tourists against Corona, so the day after I arrived in Varna I set off to find out if it was true.